Question 1

What is Procurement as a Service (PaaS) for government?

Accepted Answer

Procurement as a Service (PaaS) is a managed service model where public sector entities partner with external experts to extend their procurement office's capacity. It provides 'instant-on' staff extensions to manage surges, solicitation management, and strategic sourcing without the overhead of permanent hiring.

Question 2

How does PaaS help with procurement staff shortages?

Accepted Answer

PaaS acts as a 'Surge Protector' for government agencies. By providing certified procurement professionals who can manage complex RFPs and contract portfolios immediately, it allows existing staff to focus on core operations while clearing backlogs and meeting federal grant deadlines like ARPA or IIJA.

Question 3

Can Civic Initiatives support ARPA or IIJA project compliance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Civic Initiatives provides specific expertise in 2 CFR 200 compliance to ensure that federally funded projects under ARPA and IIJA are executed accurately, reducing the risk of audits and ensuring repeatable contract management processes.

Question 4

Is Procurement as a Service available through cooperative contracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Civic Initiatives offers PaaS and procurement consulting through several national cooperative contracts, including NASPO ValuePoint (PASS), E&I Cooperative Services, and TXShare, allowing for a streamlined and compliant purchasing process.

Procurement as a Service

•Instant-On Staff Extension, extending and enabling

the procurement function

•On-demand full-time public procurement professionals

•History of success and enthusiastic references across the country

•Where the staff line ends, and the needs continue, we fill the gap

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